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O’Toole: Report spells out Executive failure to deliver
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA says a Pivotal report on the Executive's first seven months backs up the SDLP's criticism, calling for it to publish a Programme for Government and outline plans for health, childcare and housing.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Pivotal report on the first seven months of the restored Executive Original release: O’Toole: Report spells out Executive failure to deliver (opens in a new tab)
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The First Forced Majority Vote on a matter of Huge Controversy at Stormont in over Fifty Years
TUV, publishing a News Letter article by Dr Dan Boucher, argues that the forthcoming Stormont consent vote on the Northern Ireland Protocol should not be decided by simple majority, as this breaches a convention in place since 1972. It says the Government's 'excepted matters' argument is absurd.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Issue: Stormont consent vote on the Northern Ireland Protocol by simple majority Original release: The First Forced Majority Vote on a matter of Huge Controversy at Stormont in over Fifty Years (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill wishes Colum Eastwood well following resignation
Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill sends best wishes to Colum Eastwood and his family as he stands down as SDLP leader, and says she looks forward to working with his successor constructively.
Constitutional affairs Issue: Colum Eastwood stepping down as SDLP leader Original release: Michelle O’Neill wishes Colum Eastwood well following resignation (opens in a new tab)
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Lack of action on race relations unacceptable with recent rise in attacks, says Bradshaw.
Alliance spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA says the Stormont executive's slow progress on race relations is unacceptable amid rising racially motivated attacks, calling for urgent work on the Race Relations Order, Racial Equality Strategy and Refugee Integration Strategy.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Original release: Lack of action on race relations unacceptable with recent rise in attacks, says Bradshaw. (opens in a new tab)
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Jamieson welcomes stance on Sunday football
TUV Braid councillor Christopher Jamieson welcomes the appeal outcome upholding clubs' right to refuse Sunday play, citing Loughgall's case and a Ballymena United statement. He calls it a victory for religious freedom and urges local football authorities to respect people's rights in future.
Disability and equality Issue: Loughgall appeal on right of clubs to refuse Sunday play Original release: Jamieson welcomes stance on Sunday football (opens in a new tab)
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Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the perpetrators of the racist arson on a church in east Belfast must be brought to justice, calling the attack disgusting and urging that there is no place for racism in the city.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist arson attack on east Belfast church Original release: Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds condemns the racially‑motivated arson attack on an East Belfast church, calling it completely unacceptable, thanking that no injuries were reported and urging anyone with information to contact the police or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist arson attack on east Belfast church Original release: McReynolds condemns racially motivated arson attack in East Belfast, calling incident completely unacceptable (opens in a new tab)
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Egan calls for action and funding to tackle violence against women and girls
Alliance MLA Connie Egan, Deputy Chair of the Executive Office Committee, backs women's sector calls for urgent approval and funding of the EVAWG framework, and says she has written to the First and deputy First Minister over the lack of progress.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Original release: Egan calls for action and funding to tackle violence against women and girls (opens in a new tab)
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We want the best medical support for children and young people who need trans healthcare – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill says children and young people needing trans healthcare should receive the best possible medical support, backing a temporary three-month suspension of puberty blockers on Chief Medical Officer advice pending review. She stresses that clinical decisions must rest on…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Three-month suspension of puberty blockers for trans young people Original release: We want the best medical support for children and young people who need trans healthcare – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Remarks by Mairéad Farrell TD at the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Derry City
Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell, speaking at the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Derry, honours the 1981 hunger strikers and their families, invites attendees to Ballina for Michael Gaughan's 50th anniversary, and links Irish solidarity to Palestine.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Remarks by Mairéad Farrell TD at the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Derry City (opens in a new tab)
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Statement from UUP deputy leader, Robbie Butler MLA.
UUP deputy leader Robbie Butler MLA says a revised and refreshed UUP leadership team under Mike Nesbitt offers an opportunity to modernise party structures with members and to give pro-Union and non-voting people a political home.
Other Constitutional affairs Issue: UUP leadership team revision under Mike Nesbitt Original release: Statement from UUP deputy leader, Robbie Butler MLA. (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter welcomes UK Government commitment to tackling deepfake technology
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter welcomes UK Government confirmation that it will act to prevent deepfakes spreading on online platforms and push legislation holding platforms responsible. She also calls on the Executive and UK Government to make ending violence against women a top priority…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: UK Government response on deepfake content on online platforms Original release: Hunter welcomes UK Government commitment to tackling deepfake technology (opens in a new tab)
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"The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones
Green Party NI representative Ash Jones criticises the Executive's decision to extend a temporary ban on puberty blockers to Northern Ireland, announced by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, calling it a betrayal of trans people and their families.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Extension of puberty blocker ban to Northern Ireland Original release: "The people who can’t bring forward a PFG come together to actively make things worse for trans people" - Ash Jones (opens in a new tab)
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‘Disgusting racist attacks have no place in our society’ – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns the racially motivated arson attack on a Newtownabbey business, calling it sickening and deplorable, and urges anyone with information to contact police while demanding the perpetrators face the full force of the law.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Newtownabbey Ballyclare Road restaurant arson attack Original release: ‘Disgusting racist attacks have no place in our society’ – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Cameron welcomes appointment of Independent Autism Reviewer
DUP MLA Pam Cameron welcomes the appointment of Ema Cubitt as Independent Autism Reviewer, taking up post in September, saying the role follows from her Private Members' Bill and will provide independent scrutiny of autism services.
Disability and equality Health Issue: Appointment of Independent Autism Reviewer Ema Cubitt Original release: Cameron welcomes appointment of Independent Autism Reviewer (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Nell McCafferty
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill pays tribute to Derry journalist, author and campaigner Nell McCafferty, who has died aged 80, praising her feminist work, her advocacy for disadvantaged women and her role in the peace process.
Other Disability and equality Original release: Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Nell McCafferty (opens in a new tab)
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Boyle condemns racially motivated arson attack on Newtownabbey business
Alliance Ballyclare Councillor Lewis Boyle condemns a racially motivated arson attack on an Indian and Nepalese restaurant on Ballyclare Road, Newtownabbey, calling the hate crime unacceptable, thanking police for their response and urging anyone with information to contact them.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Newtownabbey Ballyclare Road restaurant arson attack Original release: Boyle condemns racially motivated arson attack on Newtownabbey business (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist attack appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racist arson attack in south Belfast, which police are investigating as a racially motivated hate crime. She says no one was hurt but the incident could have cost lives, and calls for racism and hate to be rejected and stopped.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast racially motivated attack on home Original release: ‘Racist attack appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Representatives condemn racially motivated arson attack in South Belfast
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw and Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown condemn a racially motivated arson attack in the Frenchpark Street area of South Belfast, saying no one was injured. Bradshaw calls for faster action on the Racial Equality Strategy, Race Relations Order and Refugee Integration…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: South Belfast racially motivated attack on home Original release: Alliance Representatives condemn racially motivated arson attack in South Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Irish Unity is the future – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy publishes the report of the Commission on the Future of Ireland's June Europa Hotel conference on Irish Unity and the all-island economy, arguing a united Ireland can deliver stronger public services and jobs.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Sinn Féin Europa Hotel conference report on Irish Unity and all-island economy Original release: Irish Unity is the future – Murphy (opens in a new tab)